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NORAD continues decades-long tradition of tracking Santa's trip around the world
Colleen Slevin, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 24 - 4:00 p.m. | Save Story
Sometimes kids drop the phone after hearing Santa won't show up if they're not asleep. Others who call the NORAD Tracks Santa hotline wonder if St. Nick will be able to find them.
Have You Seen This? Free groceries all around
Wendy Leonard, KSL | Posted Dec. 24 - 3:29 p.m. | Save Story
A computer glitch prompts store manager to reward patient customers with free groceries on the eve of Christmas Eve.
Powerful holiday storm lashes Southern California and brings flash floods, mudslides
Jaimie Ding, Dorany Pineda and Tran Nguyen, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 24 - 3:19 p.m. | Save Story
A powerful winter storm swept across California on Wednesday, with heavy rains and gusty winds bringing mudslides and debris flows that has led to some water rescues and evacuation orders.
Photo gallery: Christmas food giveaway a gift for those in need
Laura Seitz, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 24 - 2:05 p.m. | Save Story
Understanding the value of feeding the hungry, the Salt Lake City Mission hosted its annual "Christmas Food Box Giveaway" on Monday and Deseret News photojournalist Laura Seitz visited the mission to document the event.
Thousands flock to Bethlehem to revive Christmas spirit after 2 years of war in Gaza
Melanie Lidman, Associated Press | Posted Dec. 24 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
After two years of subdued Christmas celebrations due to war in Gaza, thousands of people have flocked to Bethlehem's Manger Square on Christmas Eve.
Man arrested with homemade bombs after making antisemitic threats, police say
Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated Dec. 24 - 12:57 p.m. | Save Story
Police found multiple homemade bombs and an assault rifle in the home of an Ogden man they say made antisemitic threats online.
LJ Martin's absence will open opportunities in BYU's run game, especially for a redshirt freshman
Sean Walker, KSL | Posted Dec. 24 - 12:31 p.m. | Save Story
BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick acknowledged the Cougars will use several running backs against No. 22 Georgia Tech absent leading rusher LJ Martin. But pay close attention to the redshirt freshman from Ridgeline High.
Would Shakespeare give a thumbs-up to the film 'Hamnet'? A University of Utah professor's take
Jason Swensen, Deseret News | Posted Dec. 24 - 11:32 a.m. | Save Story
Besides examining how one processes deep grief, "Hamnet" reminds moviegoers of the humanities' cathartic capacity.
3 juveniles arrested after Eagle Mountain shooting that injured 1
Curtis Booker and Bridger Beal-Cvetko, KSL | Updated Dec. 24 - 11:16 a.m. | Save Story
Police have arrested three juveniles after a shooting in Eagle Mountain Tuesday evening that left one man with critical injuries.
Don't be a Grinch — but heed this advice if you want your kids to sleep on Christmas Eve
Katia Hetter, CNN | Posted Dec. 24 - 11:02 a.m. | Save Story
Sleep expert Dr. Raj Dasgupta shares advice on getting kids to sleep on Christmas Eve.
Idaho man admits to killing 4 people
Kaitlyn Hart, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 24 - 10:31 a.m. | Save Story
A 56-year-old Burley man agreed to spend the rest of his life in prison after pleading guilty to four murders.
Tooele's Little Mountain Christmas tree stands as a beacon of community spirit
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 24 - 10:03 a.m. | Save Story
The Christmas tree on a hill in Tooele has been a holiday staple for nearly 50 years
Here's what stores are open, and which ones are closed, on Christmas
Associated Press | Posted Dec. 24 - 8:07 a.m. | Save Story
From department stores to grocery stores, most retailers across the U.S. close early on Christmas Eve and shut their doors entirely on Christmas Day,while others opt to cut back hours. But there's also a handful of businesses that will be open during the holiday.
Woman killed in crash on northbound Legacy Highway in Davis County
Sicily Stanton for KSL | Updated Dec. 24 - 7:55 a.m. | Save Story
Northbound Legacy Highway near 500 South in Davis County was closed early Wednesday as Utah Highway Patrol investigated a crash.
Former Democrat-turned-Republican leaving Utah Legislature to run for local office
Bridger Beal-Cvetko and Daniel Woodruff, KSL | Posted Dec. 24 - 7:14 a.m. | Save Story
Rep. Christine Watkins, R-Price, is joining the ranks of Utah state lawmakers who will not seek reelection, saying she plans to run for a local office instead.
Colorado's Wedgewood records shutout as Avalanche edge Mammoth 1-0
Jaxon Wynder, KSL | Posted Dec. 23 - 10:48 p.m. | Save Story
The Mammoth fell short on the road to the Avalanche in the team's final game before the holiday break. Vitek Vanacek finished with 25 saves while Scott Wedgewood stopped 32 shots on his way to a shutout.
Beaver Mountain delays opening until after Christmas, first time in several decades
Mike Anderson, KSL | Posted Dec. 23 - 10:28 p.m. | Save Story
In a rare turn of events, management at Beaver Mountain Ski Resort made the unexpected decision to delay opening until after Christmas.
Oklahoma university graduate student barred from teaching over gender essay grading dispute
Andrew Hay, Reuters | Updated Dec. 23 - 9:41 p.m. | Save Story
The University of Oklahoma has stripped a graduate student of teaching duties after the teaching assistant gave a zero grade to a student who cited the Bible and her personal religious beliefs in an essay on gender.
9-year-old who vanished during road trip found dead in Utah
Josh Campbell, Holly Yan, CNN | Updated Dec. 23 - 9:15 p.m. | Save Story
The remains of missing 9-year-old California girl Melodee Buzzard have been found in Utah's Wayne County. Her mother has been arrested.
'American Idol' singer from Idaho Falls proposed to after singing national anthem at Jazz game
Brittni Johnson, EastIdahoNews.com | Posted Dec. 23 - 8:59 p.m. | Save Story
Local musician and former "American Idol" contestant Paige Anne is used to being in the spotlight, but recently all eyes were on her for something other than music — this time, it was a marriage proposal.
US drivers are seeing lower gas prices this holiday season
Wyatte Grantham-philips, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 23 - 8:21 p.m. | Save Story
This holiday season, many U.S. drivers are getting the gift of lower gas prices. According to data from motor club AAA, December has been the cheapest month for prices at the pump this year.
Provo meat processing business faces uncertain future after devastating fire
Curtis Booker, KSL | Posted Dec. 23 - 7:52 p.m. | Save Story
A fire at Ford's Locker in Provo has resulted in a complete loss, and owners ask for patience as they figure out next steps for the business.
Camp Mystic's reopening plans in Texas have drawn outrage, but some families want to return
Sean Murphy, Associated Press | Updated Dec. 23 - 7:03 p.m. | Save Story
Nearly six months after a roaring flood killed 25 girls and two counselors at Camp Mystic in central Texas, the 100-year-old camp will begin enrolling new campers in January. The decision is dividing families who've sent their children there.
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